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Ghanaian sports fans are outraged over the National Sports Authority\u2019s (NSA) decision to rent out the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for a five-day church event, leaving the pitch unprotected and vulnerable to damage.<\/p>\n
This stadium is currently the only CAF-approved venue in Ghana for international matches.<\/p>\n
The NSA\u2019s decision has sparked widespread anger, with images on social media showing the pitch being trampled by event participants.<\/p>\n
Fans view this move as irresponsible, given the importance of maintaining the stadium\u2019s condition for international competitions.<\/p>\n
Concerned fans are urging authorities to take immediate action to protect the pitch and ensure that Ghana\u2019s CAF license is not at risk.<\/p>\n
The potential damage to the only approved CAF stadium could have serious consequences for Ghanaian football, affecting the national team\u2019s ability to host international matches.<\/p>\n
In response to the backlash, the NSA Ashanti Region has tried to reassure fans that measures are in place to restore the pitch quickly.<\/p>\n
However, this has done little to calm the anger of fans, who believe the pitch should have been protected from the start to prevent any damage.<\/p>\n
The incident has also highlighted the need for better sports facilities in Ghana, with many calling for stricter measures to preserve existing venues.<\/p>\n
Read the social media reactions below:<\/strong><\/p>\n You guys said Ghana is a football nation but upon the evidence it\u2019s clear we\u2019re a Godly nation. Keep using the stadiums for prayers so the Blackstars can be forced to play their home games away from Ghana. Ayarifuoo !!!<\/p>\n \u2014 SAM (@Sdevor) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In barely 35 days, Ghana will face Angola at home in the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.<\/p>\n This is Baba Yara, the only stadium in Ghana approved by CAF for international matches. <\/p>\n It\u2019s hosting a 5-day religious event. pic.twitter.com\/TIJ1vmgETb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In barely 35 days, Ghana will face Angola at home in the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.<\/p>\n This is Baba Yara, the only stadium in Ghana approved by CAF for international matches. <\/p>\n It\u2019s hosting a 5-day religious event. pic.twitter.com\/TIJ1vmgETb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In barely 35 days, Ghana will face Angola at home in the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.<\/p>\n This is Baba Yara, the only stadium in Ghana approved by CAF for international matches. <\/p>\n It\u2019s hosting a 5-day religious event. pic.twitter.com\/TIJ1vmgETb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We will ever have a government that will stop this nonsense \ud83d\ude0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Aboagye Dacosta, Esq (@EsqAboagye) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We will ever have a government that will stop this nonsense \ud83d\ude0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Aboagye Dacosta, Esq (@EsqAboagye) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Source: www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n
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